Fact check: Are there similar protests happening in other major US cities right now?

1. Summary of the results

Yes, protests are currently occurring in multiple major US cities, though the most significant demonstrations appear to be concentrated in Los Angeles. Specifically:

• Los Angeles is experiencing widespread protests around multiple locations including the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, Metropolitan Detention Center, and 101 Freeway ^[1], with demonstrations spreading to downtown LA, Paramount, and Compton ^[2]
• Texas cities including Houston and San Antonio are also seeing protests, though these have been notably more peaceful in nature ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual elements are missing from the original question:

• Cause of protests: The demonstrations are specifically related to immigration enforcement and federal immigration policies under the Trump administration ^[3]
• Timeline: The protests began on June 6 following immigration raids and have continued through June 7 ^[2]
• Nature of protests: There's a significant contrast in how these protests are manifesting:
• In Los Angeles: Confrontational, with clashes between protesters and law enforcement, barricades being erected, and less-lethal rounds being fired ^[1]. The situation has escalated to the point of National Guard deployment ^[4]
• In Texas: Peaceful gatherings with people sharing snacks and marching ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question's phrasing ("similar protests") could be misleading because:

• Not all protests are manifesting in the same way - while Los Angeles is seeing significant confrontations and law enforcement response ^[4], other cities are experiencing peaceful demonstrations ^[3]
• The intensity and scale of protests vary significantly by location, with Los Angeles appearing to be the epicenter of the most intense demonstrations ^[1]
• The term "similar" needs qualification - while the cause (immigration policy) may be similar across cities, the nature, scale, and response to these protests vary considerably between locations